Network Administrator

Join the City of Lee's Summit's Information Technology Services group as a Network Administrator. The Network Administrator is part of a highly technical Network Operations team within ITS that manages and administers the City's network infrastructure, communications and security. Be part of the journey with Lee's Summit Network Operations staff to provide secure network connectivity to a modern technical workforce to increase productivity, streamline processes, and help our customers achieve their business objectives. The City of Lee's Summit is a growing community that strives to ensure the finest quality of life for all generations and we are committed to using technology to improve the services we provide. We are guided to do this by following our core values of stewardship, integrity, and service excellence.
The Network Administrator provides support for the network infrastructure to ensure the ongoing stability and reliability of the City's computer network in support of current and future technological needs. Assist in managing the inventory and operation of all network hardware and equipment, including the configuration, optimization, maintenance, documentation, and replacement of routers, switches, hubs, wireless access points, UPSs, and other supporting hardware. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving network infrastructure problems in a timely and accurate fashion, ensuring minimum network downtime and secure dependable network connectivity for all network resources and workstations.Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in computer science or a closely related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible related experience including PCs, servers, wireless and wired networks required.
Two of the three years of experience must be in administrating network switches and routers in a managed network environment required.
Valid state Motor Vehicle Operator's license and acceptable driving record required.Deploy, and manage the City's LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other related hardware and software. Schedules, and performs network infrastructure improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
Research new technology, products, and equipment to provide informed recommendations for further consideration. Administrates the City's security solutions toward the optimal protection of the City's network resources including firewall, anti-virus, web filtering, and intrusion detection systems.
Assists in the deployment and management of secured wireless and remote access to the City's network, including encryption and authentication, personal firewalls, root and machine certificates, VPN solutions, and endpoint control.
Completes scheduled preventative maintenance tasks for network resources, including server reboots, DMZ maintenance and updates, and firmware updates. Coordinates and communicates outages to accommodate preventative maintenance efforts and user needs.
Monitors server logs, firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interprets activity and makes recommendations for resolution.
Monitors, tests, and analyzes network performance and resource usage across the organization's LANs, WANs, and wireless deployments. Prepares, maintains, and adheres to procedures for logging, reporting, and statistically monitoring network performance statistics.
Assist with network asset management, including network equipment replacement lifecycles, hardware and software inventories, and timely maintenance contract renewals.
Creates and maintains complete and accurate documentation as it relates to network configuration, architecture, design and layout, protocols and standards used, network mapping, processes, and service records.
Performs on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of network problems for a variety of end users, and coordinates local area computer network activities by performing duties personally, through vendors, or in cooperation with other co-workers. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of networking contracts and supervises contract-based installations.How We Put You First
At the City of Lee's Summit, we offer a collaborative, innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment. We also offer a second-to-none set of benefits which includes opportunities for attending local and national conferences and events along with a tuition reimbursement program. A few of our other benefits include:

• Opportunity for working remotely two (2) days per week following the probationary period.
• The City of Lee's Summit pays for 100% of the contributions associated with the Missouri Lagers pension plan, for your retirement needs.
• Ten (10) paid holidays and two (2) personal days are offered per year, in addition to sick leave and vacation leave.
• Three (3) medical insurance programs are offered so you can best meet your individual medical, dental, and vision needs.

Where You Will be Working
The City of Lee's Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With a population of over 101,000, Lee's Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Lee's Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee's Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks.
Recently named America's Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee's Summit's historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee's Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. We continue to receive regional and national recognition for our endless amenities for residents of all ages and have received Gold Certification from MARC as a Community for all Ages. We have also been recognized as a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.Employment Type: Full-Time